1. College Entrance Test Review ENGLISH SIMULATED EXAM

2. SENTENCE COMPLETION
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

3. 1. ______________ individuals who. live normal and successful lives
1. ______________ individuals who live normal and successful lives serve as inspiration
A. Aesthetically-enhanced
B. Horizontally-challenged
C. Intellectually-Gifted
D. Physically-challenged
E. Grief-stricken

4. 2. Though thought ___________, recently a small number of living lingis terracotis organisms were discovered.
A. defunct
B. exiled
C. deserted
D. extinct
E. overpopulated

5. 3. The most ___________ factor in the computer revolution was size: the greatly diminished size of more modern computers has made them far more _________.
A. irrelevant, common
B. complex, unpredictable
C. salient, indispensable
D. concrete, valuable
E. essential, practical

6. 4. The specks of paint were small, nearly __________ in fact, but they were still __________ by the inspector.
A. minuscule, ignored
B. microcosmic, upbraided
C. infinitesimal, detected
D. inestimable, noticed
E. ignominious, rejected

7. 5. The __________ play was _________ even to its author, who later disavowed it.
A. bland, anathema
B. vulgar, offensive
C. heinous, awkward
D. crafty, fearsome
E. inarticulate, comprehensible

8. 6. The Barbary Pirates _________ the Strait of Gibraltar for centuries, attacking passing ships and impeding trade.
A. menaced
B. cultivated
C. arraigned
D. appropriated
E. disclaimed

9. 7. Clark Gable, the legendary movie actor, was famous for his ________ and social savvy, two characteristics with which he ___________ many adoring fans.
A. obtuseness, ingratiated
B. sanctimony, cultivated
C. earnestness, accosted
D. acumen, disgusted
E. flamboyance, charmed

10. 8. Caught in indecision, the customer _____________ between purchasing the laptop or the desktop.
A. vied
B. struggled
C. protracted
D. hesitated
E. determined

11. 9. Maintaining the integrity of the soul specimens was __________, and ultimately the scientists were __________ in their attempts to keep the soil free of foreign particles.
A. straightforward, triumphant
B. challenging, unsuccessful
C. laborious, inundated
D. vexing, successful
E. problematic, reticent

12. 10. Though the author’s prose was natural and fluid, her speech at the press club was halting and __________.
A. condescending
B. florid
C. stilted
D. intricate
E. elegant

13. SENTENCE CORRECTION
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

14. 11. “I think this scissors are already blunt,” Mother told the seamstress. No error

15. 12. The Lopez family had already left before we arrived. No error

16. 13. “I would be happy to carry your heavy baggages for a small fee,” said the stevedore. No error

17. 14. Uncle Larry now lives in the east; however, he still visits us on weekends. No error

18. 15. It was me who broke the glass window near the football field
15. It was me who broke the glass window near the football field. No error I

19. 16. “That weightlifter is as strong as him,” Jerry told Ron. No error
he is,"

20. 17. The washerwomen have already washed the clothes and iron them
17. The washerwomen have already washed the clothes and iron them. No error
ironed

21. 18. Only one-half of the students have informed their parents about the coming field trip. No error

22. 19. If I were to choose a boyfriend among Michael and Mark, I would choose the former. No error
between

23. 20. Every employee fervently hopes for a bigger raise in their salary every year. No error
his

24. 21. The students are waiting for you’re turn to deliver your lengthy speech. No error

25. 22. The boss adviced his secretary to be more courteous when answering the phone. No error
advised*
*ADVICE – NOUN
ADVISE - VERB

26. 23. Some of the examinees fears that they might fail the board exam since they were not able to prepare well. No error
fear

27. 24. No guy wants to date her despite of the fact that she is very attractive. No error

28. * THERE IS AN EXTRA PREPOSITION "Despite of" is a grammatical error!
In spite of = Despite
1- Despite the rough weather, she came on time.
2- In spite of the rough weather, she came on time.

29. 24. No guy wants to date her despite of the fact that she is very attractive. No error

30. 25. The brothers would like to go fishing, hiking, or climb a mountain
25. The brothers would like to go fishing, hiking, or climb a mountain. No error
climbing

31. 26. Hey. Its you, I almost did not recognize you for a moment there
26. Hey! Its you, I almost did not recognize you for a moment there. No error
It's you

32. 27. My cousins or I is going to buy the Porsche later. No erroram

33. 28. Between the many awards Danny received, the Best in Math Award was the one he treasured most. No error
Among

34. 29. Ms. Venezuela is one of the hopeful candidates who fights for the Ms. Universe title. No error

35. 30. Either of the employees are getting a promotion later this year
30. Either of the employees are getting a promotion later this year. No error is

36. SYNONYM
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

37. 31. There were so many people that we had to jostle just to get inside the room.
A. come and go
B. left and right
C. push and shove
D. to and fro
E. bump and crash

38. 32. The patient became somnolent and lethargic after she had taken her medication.
A. alive
B. sick
C. sleepy
D. well
E. lonely

39. 33. The guest of honor is such a conspicuous man that he does not need to introduce himself anymore.
A. proud
B. striking
C. unnoticeable
D. confident
E. prominent

40. 34. People say that Mr. Tieng accumulated wealth because he was too penurious.
A. corrupt
B. lavish
C. stingy
D. tightfisted
E. generous

41. 35. The messengers of the law firm are trained to be expeditious at all times.
A. sluggish
B. honest
C. competent
D. parsimonious
E. swift

42. 36. Jeff approached his studies with such verve that it was impossible for him to do poorly
A. vitality
B. brevity
C. credence
D. terseness
E. lethargy

43. 37. Charlotte’s articulate presentation of her research work impressed the school board.
A. actual
B. eloquent
C. skilled
D. critical
E. viable

44. 38. Nicole made a ruse to gain admission to her favorite band’s major concert.
A. free pass
B. ticket
C. ploy
D. plea
E. performance

45. 39. Education is a right, not a prerogative.
A. duty
B. freedom
C. option
D. privilege
E. decision

46. 40. Because of the gulf war, political leaders of other nations ostracize Saddam Hussein.
A. exclude
B. condemn
C. criticize
D. welcome
E. demote

47. ANTONYM
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

48. 41. The roads leading to San
41. The roads leading to San Bernardo have been impassable ever since the typhoon hit the province.
A. impossible
B. inaccessible
C. blocked
D. interminable
E. open

49. 42. The secretary was praised by the boss for her dexterity.
A. personality
B. cooperation
C. skill
D. clumsiness
E. insensitivity

50. 43. My sister made sure that the car remained intact when she left it in the parking space.
A. repaired
B. attended
C. unharmed
D. broken
E. clean

51. 44. A new brand of crackers claims to have been fortified with a chemical that is good for the heart.
A. primed
B. unarmed
C. strengthened
D. decreased
E. enriched

52. 45. “Are you sure they have potable water here?” Myrna asked Aura.
A. unsafe
B. mineral
C. clear
D. drinkable
E. unfiltered

53. 46. The girl’s sallow complexion revealed her illness.
A. dark
B. pale
C. fair
D. clear
E. yellow

54. 47. The newly-promoted manager was given latitude for his next project.
A. freedom
B. slack
C. assistance
D. limitations
E. negligence

55. 48. “That is a blatant lie!” screamed the accused, standing up.
A. wrong
B. unconcealed
C. obvious
D. reserved
E. deliberate

56. 49. The young lawyer took the suspect’s silence as acquiescence.
A. weakness
B. indecision
C. agreement
D. resistance
E. consent

57. 50. The wolves gave a plaintive cry when they saw the full moon.
A. doleful
B. cheerful
C. menacing
D. mournful
E. excited

58. VERBAL ANALOGY
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

59. 51. SEED : TREE A. leaf : branch B. mold : bread C. flower : pot
D. spore : fern
E. cat : kitten

60. 52. SHUTTLECOCK : BADMINTON
A. net : volleyball
B. racket : tennis
C. puck : hockey
D. golf : tea
E. referee : basketball

61. 53. PLATE : PORCELAIN A. asphalt : road B. rope : twine
C. shirt : cotton
D. sole : shoes
E. telephone : wire

62. 54. POT : KITCHEN A. test tube : laboratory B. pencil case : pencil
C. street : beggar
D. car : road
E. cubicle : lavatory

63. 55. FLOOR : CEILING A. computer : terminal B. door : window
C. chair : table
D. noon : evening
E. east : west

64. 56. HAND : CLOCK A. minute : hour B. day : rotation C. day : night
D. time : clock
E. year : revolution

65. 57. POD : PEA A. seed : stalk B. cone : pine C. corn : stalk
D. baby : mother
E. sentences : phrases

66. 58. MICROSCOPE : MAGNIFY A. heat : stars B. telescope : stars
C. fire : burn
D. thermometer : temperature
E. ruler : measurement

67. 59. EWE : SHEEP A. shark : fish B. mare : horse C. ram : doe
D. mare : stallion
E. lion : tiger

68. 60. DEVELOP : IMMATURE A. tempestuous : explode B. prepare : unready
C. superstitious : believe
D. fortuitous : plan
E. inform : know

69. PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

70. B. B-C-A-D-E A. Then look at the language in the poem
B. To identify the theme of the poem, consider the images first.
C. Try to identify what they have in common.
D. Consider the sound of the poem, too.
E. It will lead you to identifying the overall sound effect in the poem.
B. B-C-A-D-E

71. A. For one, it ensures that the products we produce are sold and not wasted.
B. Trading also help us acquire the products that we cannot produce in our own country.
C. This system is beneficial to all countries with mutual trade agreement and thus, develops cooperation among countries.
D. Another is that it is a good source of dollars which our country uses for world trade.
E. Trading is an important economic activity.
B. E-A-B-D-C

72. A. The most important development in literary prose was the appearance of a form new to English writers – the essay.
B. In fact, the essay means “a trial; an attempt.”
C. An essay is a piece of prose writing in which the author tries to explain something or express his own thoughts or feeling about a subject.
D. It originated from “Essais”, which were brief impressions of men and human affairs, written by Michael de Montaigne.
E. The English term “Essays”, actually the title of ten short prose reflections, was coined by Francis Bacon, who knew and admired the works of the Frenchman.
B. A-C-B-D-E

73. A. C-A-B-D-E A. If not, you are missing half of your life.
B. You see, in the National Museum, Juan Luna’s Spolarium is exhibited..
C. Have you been to the National Museum?
D. Not only that, the skeletal remains of the Tabon man could also be viewed there.
E. So come to the National Museum and see the sights for you to enjoy.
A. C-A-B-D-E

74. A. This means that we Filipinos should think national, rather than regional.
B. We should also stop outdoing each other but rather concentrate our energy towards achieving national growth.
C. We should support government projects not only in our own municipality but also all over the country.
D. Development can only be achieved in the Filipinos become truly united.
E. So let us all join hands for national development.
D. D-C-B-A-E

75. LOGICAL REASONING
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

76. Birth defects are oftentimes inherited.
Birth defects can also result from the mother’s infection or medications.
However, some birth defects are caused by environmental factors like pollution and chemical contamination.
CONCLUSION: Parents cannot be blamed for their children’s birth defects. B

77. D The Philippines and Peru share some commonalities.
Both are predominantly Roman Catholic countries.
In both countries, the Spanish Heritage is very pronounced.
Both are republics with a democratic system of government.
CONCLUSION: The Philippines and Peru do not hold elections to yield their government officials. D

78. CONCLUSION: The duck-billed platypus can be found in Australia.
The duck-billed platypus usually lays two eggs in an underground den.
The eggs of a platypus are covered in a tough leathery shell to protect them.
After 10 to 12 days, the babies hatch from their eggs and feed on milk produced by special glands on the mother.
CONCLUSION: The duck-billed platypus can be found in Australia. C

79. CONCLUSION: We belong to a family of artists.
We are third-generation artists.
Our maternal and paternal grandparents used to be popular singers and performers.
Our parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins from both sides of the family are either into visual arts or performing arts.
CONCLUSION: We belong to a family of artists. A

80. CONCLUSION: The President will be removed from Office.
The House of Representatives has impeached the President.
Many people believe that all the allegations against the President are true.
A number of people have testified against the President.
CONCLUSION: The President will be removed from Office. A

81. READING COMPREHENSION

82. Passage 1
READING COMPREHENSION

83. 1. What would be an appropriate title for the passage?
A. Mr. Smooth Face
B. Superficial Beauty
C. Art of Pretending
D. Sophisticated Facade
E. The Masks I Wear

84. 2. FACADE in the selection is synonymous with ________________.
Passage 1
2. FACADE in the selection is synonymous with ________________.
A. exterior appearance
B. love
C. personality
D. atmosphere
E. character

85. 3. What does the author want the readers to do?
Passage 1
3. What does the author want the readers to do?
A. Appreciate his calm demeanor.
B. Look beyond his calm demeanor.
C. Imitate his calm demeanor.
D. Be impressed by his calm demeanor.
E. Ignore his calm demeanor.

86. Passage 1
4. With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
A. Wear your heart out on your sleeve.
B. We need masks to look sophisticated and confident.
C. Do not be deceived by surface appearances.
D. Sophisticated people are successful.
E. None of the above

87. 5. What is the most likely reason why the author wears masks?
Passage 1
5. What is the most likely reason why the author wears masks?
A. Insecurity
B. Friendship
C. Deceit
D. Sophistication
E. Ignorance

88. Passage 2
READING COMPREHENSION

89. 6. What is an appropriate title for the passage?
A. Of Husbands and Fathers
B. Preparing for Fatherhood
C. Husbands and Wives
D. Parenthood
E. Father and Child

90. Passage 2
7. What is the wife’s role in helping the husband make the transition to fatherhood?
A. To provide information on the needs of the baby.
B. To assign chores for the husband to do.
C. To share physical and emotional responses to parenting with the husband
D. To give space and time.
E. To give the husband a role as mere supporter of the mother.

91. 8. What is the perception of society on the role of fathers?
Passage 2
8. What is the perception of society on the role of fathers?
A. They are the equal of mothers.
B. They are the supporters of the mothers.
C. They are considered a burden to mothers.
D. They are more important than mothers.
E. They are less important than mothers.

92. Passage 3
READING COMPREHENSION

93. 9. Based on the passage, what is true about lymphocytic leukemia?
A. It affects only small children.
B. It can be fatal.
C. It can be cured by vacations.
D. It is contagious.
E. It can be ignored.

94. Passage 3
10. Why did the Southerlands still provide Jeffrey with a happy and normal life?
A. A child only knows what he sees.
B. They want their son to be cured.
C. Doctors might be wrong in their diagnosis.
D. They want to take a vacation to Florida
E. They want their two other sons to be happy too.

95. 11. What is the moral of the passage?
A. Diseases help keep a family together.
B. Valor in the face of defeat.
C. Love and close family ties should be stronger that any disease.
D. Parenthood is a very trying experience, especially when one child is sick.
E. Take a vacation to escape your problems.

96. Passage 4
READING COMPREHENSION

97. 12. What figurative language was used in the first line of the poem?
Passage 4
12. What figurative language was used in the first line of the poem?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. personification
D. hyperbole
E. onomatopoeia

98. 13. Which of the following is referred to as siblings?
Passage 4
13. Which of the following is referred to as siblings?
A. brothers/sisters
B. cousins
C. parents
D. relatives
E. friends

99. 14. Which of the following virtues is the theme of the poem?
Passage 4
14. Which of the following virtues is the theme of the poem?
A. honesty
B. concern for others
C. obedience
D. respect for others
E. honor

100. Passage 4
15. The last two lines used a metaphor. What are the two things being compared in these lines?
A. death and girl
B. selfless and loving
C. pure-hearted and pearl
D. girl and pearl
E. love and pearl

101. Passage 5
READING COMPREHENSION
FOR PASSAGE 5 TO PASSAGE 7: Choose letter E if the answer is none of the above.

102. 16. “Night” in line 1 means Passage 5 A. darkness B. nightfall
C. evening
D. none of the above

103. 17.“Bludgeonings” in line 7 means
Passage 5
17.“Bludgeonings” in line 7 means
A. beatings
B. circumstances
C. distractions
D. disturbances

104. 18. “Menace” in line 11 means Passage 5 A. darkness B. loneliness
C. sadness
D. threat

105. 19. “Gait” in line 13 means Passage 5 A. fence B. stride C. way
D. none of the above

106. Passage 6
READING COMPREHENSION
FOR PASSAGE 5 TO PASSAGE 7: Choose letter E if the answer is none of the above.

107. 20. The speaker of the poem is
Passage 6
20. The speaker of the poem is
A. The Author
B. Death
C. Night
D. A Persona

108. 21. “meandering” means Passage 6 A. dark B. dreadful C. long
D. winding

109. 22. Death in line four is a(n)‏
Passage 6
22. Death in line four is a(n)‏
A. alliteration
B. metaphor
C. onomatopoeia
D. simile

110. 23. The ff are contrasts in the poem except
Passage 6
23. The ff are contrasts in the poem except
A. consciousness and apathy
B. dark and light
C. death and life
D. night and day

111. 24. The theme of the poem is Passage 6 A. death B. despair C. tedium
D. pain

112. 25. “apathy” in line 8 means Passage 6 A. emotion B. hysteria
C. ignorance
D. indifference

113. Passage 7
READING COMPREHENSION
FOR PASSAGE 5 TO PASSAGE 7: Choose letter E if the answer is none of the above.

114. 26. The purpose of the article is
Passage 7
26. The purpose of the article is
A. to analyze
B. to criticize
C. to inform
D. to judge

115. 27. A good title for this article would be
Passage 7
27. A good title for this article would be
A. The Katipunan’s Bane
B. Katipunan and Crab Mentality
C. Follies of Crab Mentality
D. Crab Mentality and Philippine History

116. 28. The author probably intended to
Passage 7
28. The author probably intended to
A. criticize the Filipino sense of values
B. discuss the history of crab mentality in the Philippines
C. make suggestions on how to fight crab mentality
D. stop at the precise point of termination

117. 29. “friend” in the second to the last sentence means
Passage 7
29. “friend” in the second to the last sentence means
A. comrade-in-arms
B. fellow Filipino
C. intimate acquaintance
D. none of the above

118. 30. According to the author, Bonifacio was
Passage 7
30. According to the author, Bonifacio was
A. a good leader
B. a great fighter
C. a man of integrity
D. a traitor

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